NON-IMMIGRANT VISA B (WORKING / BUSINESS VISA)

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes:

to conduct business

to work

to complete a paid internship

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

For those who wish to work or be on a paid internship (in private companies) must submit the following documents:

Completely filled out visa application form with 4 x 6 cm photograph, taken within the past six months

Passport with two empty pages and at least six months validity

A copy of registration of residency of Austria, Slovakia or Slovenia if you are not a citizen of Austria, Slovakia or Slovenia

Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family )

Employment contract between the applicant and the company qualified to employ foreigners in Thailand indicating rationale for employing the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications (document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company)

Original Letter from a company addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, requesting for a visa specifying name, position, period of employment, salary, education and job experience of the applicant

Copy of corporate documents; 1) business registration and business license2) list of shareholders3) company profile4) details of business operation5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions6) map indicating location of the company7) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30 of the latest year)8) value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)9) Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only), or documents indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only).Please note that proof of company certificate in Thailand must be certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months.

Proof of education and work experience of the applicant

Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour ( in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom) ("B")

OR

Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour (To obtain this letter, the prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour Tel 02-2452745, 02-2453209 or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province. This kind of document has been done in Thailand in advance by the applicant’s employer, on the applicant’s behalf, in order to expedite the visa issuance. Further information is available at www.doe.go.th/workpermit/index.html)

Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour (only in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom) ("B")

Remarks : Only single-entry visa will be granted to the applicant. Upon arrival in the Kingdom, he/she must apply for a working permit at the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province.

For those who wish to work (in private educational institution / school) must submit the following documents:

Completely filled out visa application form with 4 x 6 cm photograph, taken within the past six months

Passport with two empty pages and at least six months validity

A copy of registration of residency of Austria, Slovakia or Slovenia if you are not a citizen of Austria, Slovakia or Slovenia

Evidence of adequate finance ( 20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family )

Employment contract between the qualified private educational institution / school and the applicant indicating details of position, salary, and the employment term

Original Letter from a company addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, requesting for a visa specifying name, position, period of employment, salary, education and job experience of the applicant

Copy of the license to establish an educational institution issued by the Private Education Commission / governmental competent authority

Contract made by that educational institution giving the details of position, salary, and the employment term

Recommendation from the former employer on the applicant’s teaching experiences in Austria (or other countries)

In the case of private school, copies of education background, the teacher’s license, criminal record shall also be submitted

Remarks : Only single-entry visa will be granted to the applicant. Upon arrival in the Kingdom, he/she must apply for a working permit at the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province.

For those who wish to conduct Business in Thailand must submit the following documents:

Completely filled out visa application form with 4 x 6 cm photograph, taken within the past six months

Passport with two empty pages and at least six months validity or 18 months if seeking one year visa

A copy of registration of residency of Austria, Slovakia or Slovenia if you are not a citizen of Austria, Slovakia or Slovenia

Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family )

Original Letter from companies/state enterprises addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, stating the objective of the applicant’s visit to Thailand, name of the companies in Thailand which the applicant will deal the business with. If self-employed, proof of financial evidence (bank statement, annual tax invoice, etc.) and corporate documents are required.

Documents showing correspondence with business partners in Thailand.- Evidence of financial status in the case where the applicant is self-employed.- Letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/companies in Thailand.- Corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as: 1) business registration and business license 2) list of shareholders 3) company profile 4) details of business operation 5) map indicating location of the company 6) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year 7) Foreigner income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) 8) value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)Please note that proof of company certificate in Thailand must be certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months.

Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors or an authorized employee on behalf of the company (with evidence of proof stating that authorization) and affixed the seal of the company.

In the absence of a required document, a letter explaining the unavailability of such document must be provided.

Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Thai or into English.

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travellers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure. Information on location and contact number of Thai Embassies and Consulates-General is available at http://www.mfa.go.th

VISA FEE

60 EURO

VALIDITY OF A VISA

90 days

PERIOD OF STAY

Not exceeding 90 days per entry.

During the three-month period, if she or he wishes to leave and re-enter the country, he or she is required to apply at the Immigration office (in Bangkok or in the provinces) for re-entry permit (single or multiple) before departure. In the case of leaving the country without a re-entry permit, the permit of stay for three-month shall be considered void.

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those qualified persons can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau's regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days have to file their application at the Office of Immigration Bureau. Information is available at www.immigration.go.th